baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2554358-A (GB)
Title: Motion simulator with occupant loading
Inventor: Caleb Allan Sawade
IPC: G09B9/058
Filed: 2016-09-21
Abstract: A motion simulator for imposing loads on an occupant 11 comprises a carrier 8, a first mechanism including rails and carriages 2-7 for moving the carrier. The simulator further includes cords 24-25 attached to the occupant, and a second mechanism consisting of cord pullers 12-23 for actuating the cords to apply loads to the occupant. A controller is configured to implement a simulation of a motion event by estimating based on environment data and inputs received from the occupant, a resulting motion of the carrier and resulting loads on the occupant. The controller then determines a set of motions to be commanded of the carriages for moving the carrier to simulate the motion event and estimating the loads on the occupant resulting from the motion of the carrier. Finally, the controller commands the cord pullers to impart a load such that the net load generated by the cord pullers and the motion of the carrier is equal to the load resulting from the motion event. A motion simulator comprising a second drive mechanism having a plurality of actuators that apply loads from locations that are non-coplanar is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2546851-A (GB)
Title: Powder removal
Inventor: DIANA GIULIETTI
IPC: B33Y40/00
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: A method comprises issuing a state change fluid 205 into an internal passage 201 of an additively manufactured article 200 and causing the state change fluid to change from a first state having a first viscosity to a second state that is either solid or has a second viscosity that is higher than the first viscosity. Preferably the method comprises causing the state change fluid to change back to the first state and flushing the fluid from the internal passage to remove residual powder from the article. Causing the state change fluid to change from the first to the second state may include heating or cooling the fluid. The state change fluid may include poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), an ionic liquid or a clay suspension. An additively manufactured article having an internal passage that has been cleared of residual powder is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2546595-A (GB)
Title: Cling film dispenser
Inventor: THOMAS EDWARD ELLIOT
IPC: B65H35/06
Filed: 2016-11-24
Abstract: A cling film dispenser comprises a roll support 45, 49 for rotatably supporting a roll of cling film or the like (not shown), preferably within a dispenser body 48, a cutting bed comprising a cutter guide 51 and a film transporter 28, which may be stored in the dispenser body 48. The transporter 48 has a film contact surface (29 fig. 4 & 5) to which the film inherently tends to adhere and a handle (30 figs. 4, 5) for a user, the film transporter 48 being used to manually draw film from the roll of cling film whereby a required length of film extends beyond the cutter guide 51 with the film positioned in contact with the cutting bed 51 for cutting by a cutter such as a knife (not shown) which may traverse the width of the film along a cutter guide groove (23 fig. 1). Subsequent to cutting of the film the transporter 28 may be used to manually transport the cut length of film to the location at it is to be employed.
Patent GB-2558654-A (GB)
Title: Fibre ropes and composite materials containing fibre ropes
Inventor: MICHELE MEO
IPC: D07B1/02
Filed: 2017-01-16
Abstract: A rope or yarn 4 comprises a plurality of fibre strands 1. Each strand is formed by twisting a tow 2, the tow comprising a plurality of fibres 1 of a non-polymeric, non-metallic and high modulus (Youngs of greater than 20 GPa) material, such as carbon, boron, glass, ceramic or quartz fibre. The tow is twisted with a first twist density to form each of the fibre strands 3, and the strands are twisted with a second twist density to form the rope 4. Each fibre strand has a helical angle with respect to the elongate axis of the fibre rope of at least about 15 degrees. The first and second twists may be executed simultaneously, each have a density of more than 25 turns per meter, be helical and in opposite directions to each other. A single rope may be combined with a matrix material to form a rod. Ropes may be knitted or woven into a fabric and may be used to from a composite material. Resin for a composite may be added after formation of the rope. For use in aircraft or vehicles.
Patent GB-2559983-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment device and system
Inventor: ANIL AKSAY
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: A device and method for displaying at least a first video to a user via a display in which the occurrence of a real world event shown in a second video is identified 400. In response to identifying such an event video content comprising a portion of the second video corresponding to the event in addition to the currently viewed first video is generated 410, such that the portion of the second video is overlaid upon the first video. The generated video content is shown 420 on the display. The second video may be inserted so that it overlaps the first video as in a picture in picture arrangement. The events may be detected by image processing, use of metadata accompanying the video content, or use of event data not supplied with the content. This event data may come from social media or a second user. The user may select types of events which are to be identified.
Patent GB-2544226-A (GB)
Title: Locking element
Inventor: DAVID GREENWOOD
IPC: F16D1/08
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: A locking element 80 for rotationally locking a component to a shaft comprises a first portion having a planar base for resting on a planar surface provided across a chord of a circular shaft, and a second portion having at least one bearing surface. The second portion forms a key for engaging in and bearing against a keyway cut in the component.
Patent GB-2560370-A (GB)
Title: Method for removing screen coating film
Inventor: GONG YANGDAN
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: A method for removing a screen coating film comprises cutting (step s1) the film at four sides thereof with a cutter (e.g. a knife or scalpel), the cutting depth being the thickness of the film, and soaking (s2) the film in a solution (e.g. an aqueous solution containing washing-up liquid) for 4 to 5 hours. The film is re-cut (s3) (e.g. into strips) and torn (s4) from the screen. Residual glue remaining on the screen is removed (s5) with a special cutter having a flat cutting edge. The screen is cleaned and scrubbed (s6) with a detergent, before being dried (s7) by application of a vacuum to suck up any detergent remaining on the screen. The method enables a smooth removal of the coating film from the screen, and is simple in process and convenient for operation. Also disclosed is a TFT LCD display device assembly for use in a refrigerator door.
Patent GB-2548495-A (GB)
Title: Mud pulse telemetry using gray coding
Inventor: EHUD BARAK
IPC: E21B47/24
Filed: 2014-12-29
Abstract: A system can include a well tool operable to transmit a fluid through an interior of the well tool. The system can also include a transmitter coupled to the well tool. The transmitter can select a parameter of a pressure waveform using a Gray code that corresponds to the parameter and generate the pressure waveform in the fluid.
Patent GB-2550489-A (GB)
Title: An unmanned aerial vehicle
Inventor: NICHOLAS JOHN PETER WIRTH
IPC: B64D29/02
Filed: 2017-05-03
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle 2 comprises a fixed wing 6 with a pair of nacelles 10 connected to the wing 6 and spaced laterally either side of a centreline of the wing 6. Each nacelle 10 comprises a stationary portion 14 which is fixed to the wing 6 and a movable portion 16 which is rotatable relative to the stationary portion 14. A rotor 12 is connected to the movable portion 14 of each nacelle 10 wherein the movable portion 14 of each nacelle 10 has a first position in which the axis of rotation of the rotor 12 is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the nacelle 10 and a second position in which the axis of rotation of the rotor 12 is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nacelle 10. The movable portion 16 comprises a strut 22 which in the first position lies against the stationary portion 14 and in the second position extends downwards away from the stationary portion 14 to support the unmanned aerial vehicle 2 during take-off and/or landing.
Patent GB-2562527-A (GB)
Title: A venting valve assembly for a fluid storage vessel
Inventor: Derrick Earnest Hilton
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2017-05-18
Abstract: A system comprising a plurality of valve assemblies (100), each for use on a fluid storage vessel (10) containing pressurised fluid. Each valve assembly (100) comprises one or more valve elements (511, 512) operable such that the valve assembly (100) assumes one of at least: an open configuration, a venting configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration fluid can leave the fluid storage vessel (10) at a higher rate than in the venting configuration. A processor (104) is operable to move the valve elements (511, 512) from the closed position to the venting configuration in response to one or more parameters sensed by one or more sensor(s (106) on the valve assembly (100) and/or the processor (104) of each valve assembly (100) is operable to move the valve element (511, 512) from the closed configuration to the venting configuration in response to a wireless signal that 25 is received by the wireless signal receiver (110). The sensors may be temperature or pressure sensors, a microphone or a gas detector. Each valve element may be associated to a respective outlet.
Patent GB-2550807-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for controlling investment position risks
Inventor: DANMING CHANG
IPC: G06Q40/06
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: A method and system for controlling investment position risks, which are applied to the field of financial investment, and are particularly applicable to high-risk and lever trading investment modes, so as to solve the problem of risk control for position weight during investment trading of an investor, overcome mental states of greed and fear, achieve the optimal income in a limited risk range while position blast is prevented, and improve the efficiency of investment. The system is simple and convenient in operation, a user only needs to input two groups of four data comprising reference parameters and trading parameters, the system can calculate, by means of a group of mathematical models, a position value of the optimal risk-income ratio meeting the risk preference requirements of the investor under the current trading condition, the position value of the optimal risk-income ratio is converted into the specific trading number of a corresponding contract, and the user determines to execute the trading by clicking confirmation, or abandons the trading by clicking cancel and turns back.
Patent GB-2569281-A (GB)
Title: Mattress interior, mattress and method of manufacturing a mattress
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN HAWLEY
IPC: A47C27/18
Filed: 2017-11-03
Abstract: A mattress interior comprising an outer framework 21-24 made of a resilient material and an air compartment 12 wherein the air compartment can be inflated and deflected and is secured within the outer framework 21-24 either by being connected to the framework or through the framework elements being connected together to contain the air compartment 12. The air compartments may have flanges 14 which extend around top and bottom edges of the framework 21-24 to make the connection. There may be a plurality of air compartments separated by a central wall. The air compartment may be contained by cuboidal end and side walls and top and bottom layers. The compartments may have independently inflatable cavities. Polyurethane foam and rubberized cotton may be used. A method comprising deflating the mattress prior to packing it into a smaller volume is also disclosed and a roll-packing machine may be employed for this.
Patent GB-2559670-A (GB)
Title: Subsea valve with non-circular sliding metal seals
Inventor: ROBERT E SMITH III
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 2017-12-14
Abstract: A sliding metal seal valve comprises one or more non-circular (oblate) metal seals 60. Use of non-circular (oblate) sliding metal seals permits the rotor 20 of a rotary sliding metal seal valve to have a smaller diameter which permits a smaller overall valve size. Reduced rotor diameter also reduces the torque required to turn the rotor, permitting smaller actuator motors to be used. Axially sliding valves such as bar valves may also employ these non-circular sliding metal seals to permit a reduction in the width of this type of valve.
Patent GB-2569569-A (GB)
Title: A filter assembly
Inventor: ROBERT HINCHLIFFE
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: A filter assembly 1 comprising a filter housing 2, first filter 3 and second filter 4 wherein the first filter is a pre-motor filter and the second filter is a post-motor filter and the filters are fixed to the housing and are annular about a shared axis A. The cross sectional shape of one of the filters may be circular, elliptical or obround. The filters may be adjacent along the axis. The housing may comprise an exposed portion and an enclosed portion. The exposed portion may comprise a frame 5 extending from the enclosed portion, the first filter positioned around the frame. The enclosed portion may comprise an outer casing which may have vent holes 7, the second filter may be positioned inside the casing. The first filter may comprise a layered filter medium, the second filter may comprise a pleated filter. The housing may comprise an annular seal (8, fig. 2) between the filters. The flow direction may be opposite for the two filters. A product may comprise the assembly and a motor, where the assembly overlaps with the motor along the axis.
Patent GB-2555554-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus pertaining to an RFID tag reader antenna array
Inventor: BRUCE WILKINSON
IPC: H01Q21/20
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: A Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader antenna array 500 comprising a frame 200 supporting a plurality of RFID tag reader antennas 600 wherein at least two of the RFID tag reader antennas face outwardly from the frame in non-parallel directions and at least one (optionally all) of the RFID tag reader antennas are phased-array antenna. The frame may have a circularly-shaped periphery and be installed by being suspended from a ceiling in a horizontal orientation. At least two of the RFID tag reader antennas may face in opposite directions and there may be a sufficient number of the RFID tag reader antennas to provide 360 degrees of coverage about the frame. The antennas may be arranged in a first group at a first pitch 801, and a second group at a second pitch 802 so as to provide a uniform distribution of radio frequency power throughout a targeted space. Also disclosed is a system of multiple antenna arrays for overlapping coverage of a space (Fig. 9).
Patent GB-2570909-A (GB)
Title: Biomarker detection apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT POLLARD
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2018-02-09
Abstract: An analysis system 30 comprises a fluid container 32 defining a sample chamber 34, a sensor 10 comprising a transparent body with a reverse face 13 and obverse face 14, the obverse face having a nanostructured surface comprising plural elongate nanostructures disposed substantially perpendicular to the obverse face. Excitation and detection apparatus 35 comprises an excitation source 36 for generating a beam of polarised radiation and a radiation detector 40, wherein the sensor is coupled to the fluid container and the nanostructured surface is exposed to the sample chamber. A beam Li of incident polarised radiation is directed onto the reverse face of the body at an angle that causes substantially no reflection of the polarised radiation from the reverse face, and wherein a beam of reflected radiation Lr comprising incident radiation emerging in use from the reverse face after reflection from the nanostructured surface is directed to the detector. The sample comprises nanoentities and analytes, the nanoentities are operable to bind with the nanostructures and analytes.
Patent GB-2571759-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage device
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN TOPPING
IPC: H01G4/32
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: An energy storage device 10 comprising: a flexible substrate having at least two patterned regions spaced apart from one another along the length of the flexible substrate; each patterned region comprising at least one groove 14 having a first 16a and a second face 16b; wherein the faces 16a,b are each coated with a conductor 18 such that there is no direct electrical communication between the conductor on the first 16a and second face 16b. The at least one groove 14 may contain a capacitive material 99. The faces 16a,b of the at least one groove 14 of each patterned region are each in electrical connection with an electrical conductor at opposing edges of the flexible substrate. The material for storing electrical potential energy 99 may overfill each groove 14 such that the material provides a layer of material for storing electrical potential energy over at least a portion of the substrate surface adjacent the first and the second faces of each groove and the inter-groove spacing, wherein the ratio of the inter-groove spacing to the depth of the layer of material for storing electrical potential energy 99 is at least 1:1. Also claimed is a coated web where the flexible substrate comprises at least one deformation in the electrical conductor and the flexible substrate and adjoining adjacent patterned regions. The flexible substrate may be rolled at the point of assembly to form the energy storage device 10. The trenches 14 may extend in a zig zag, saw tooth or square wave pattern on the substrate.
Patent GB-2562848-A (GB)
Title: Protective hood with improved vision for waterproof marine garment
Inventor: THOMAS KENNETH HUSSEY
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 2018-03-22
Abstract: A garment having a protective hood 10 is disclosed. The hood is joined to a collar 21 of the garment at an attachment point above a neck seam on the collar. The hood includes having a perimeter 15 defining a hood opening and a rigid, transparent visor 20 attached to the hood at the perimeter such that the visor is configured to cover eyes during normal wear. The hood may include a tunnel 23 extending along a perimeter of the hood opening through which a cord is provided. The visor preferably has a functional coating or treatment such as an anti-fog, water repellent, anti-scratch, light reduction, or low light visibility coating. The visor may be formed by thermo moulding, vacuum forming, and/or injection moulding. The visor may also be attachable and detachable from the hood by means of one or more fasteners.
Patent GB-2577937-A (GB)
Title: Drilling method
Inventor: Sverre Henriksen
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2018-10-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of drilling a wellbore 8 in a formation 4. The method comprises introducing into said formation a drilling fluid which comprises graphite and activating the drilling fluid whereby to convert at least some of the graphite to graphene within fractures 22 in the formation. The graphene may be generated in-situ in the fractures. The graphite may be contained within a drilling fluid 16 and the drilling fluid exposed to energy 20 to convert at least some of the graphite into graphene.
Patent GB-2578311-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling a mobile camera
Inventor: KAVALIJEET SINGH DIGVA
IPC: H04N21/2187
Filed: 2018-10-22
Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile camera 300, such as a vehicle dashcam, is performed at a server 200. The server 300 receives a plurality of live video data streams from one or more mobile cameras 300, and stores data indicative of a time and a location at which each live video data stream was recorded. The server 300 receives a query 110 for video data, the query 110 specifying a time and a location. The server 200 identifies a camera 300 that recorded a video data stream at a time and a location satisfying the query 110 and sends one or more instructions to the identified camera 300 to control the identified camera 300. Preferably, the instructions cause the identified camera 300 to transmit video data to the server 200 at a higher resolution, store recorded video in a video data file, transmit a video data file to the server 200, or start transmitting a live video stream to the server 200. A method of providing video data, performed at a server, includes outputting a video data stream recorded at a location specified in a query.
Patent GB-2578736-A (GB)
Title: Storage and access system
Inventor: Nicholas Moberley
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2018-11-05
Abstract: The light commercial vehicle having a load bed comprising a deck (fig. 1, 16), a bulkhead (fig. 1, 18), a tail gate (fig. 1, 20) and opposed sides (fig. 1, 22). The storage and access system having a unit 11; a frame (fig. 3, 120) comprising a rear piece (fig. 2, 122) and two sides pieces (fig.2, 124, 126), a bulkhead bracket 130; and a pair of side brackets 140, wherein the bulkhead bracket and pair of side brackets are adapted to be secured to the load bed, wherein the frame connects to the bulkhead bracket and the respective side brackets, and wherein the side pieces of the frame provide a pair of tracks (fig. 2, 128) for the unit. A light commercial vehicle having a storage and access system. A method for installing a storage and access system.
Patent GB-2570189-A (GB)
Title: Water purification device
Inventor: JEREMY ALLEN
IPC: C02F103/04
Filed: 2018-11-07
Abstract: A water purification device includes a housing (100, Fig. 1) having an outlet (120, Fig. 1) for dispensing purified water; a filtration system for purifying water, a pump 150 mounted to the housing and fluidly coupled between the filtration system and the outlet; and a bladderless accumulator 115 coupled to the pump for accumulating the water. The pump is mounted to the housing via a pump mount 140. The housing has a plinth (112, Fig. 1) and the pump mount is suspended above the plinth of the housing. In another aspect, the pump mount is unsecured to the housing so as to vibrationally isolate the pump from the housing. The combination of a bladderless accumulator and pump mount ensures that pulsations generated by the pump are greatly reduced. Suitably, the accumulator comprises a one-way valve configured to allow air into the accumulator in order to drain the accumulator. The pump may be a diaphragm pump. The pump may be vibrationally isolated from the housing by rubber mounts. The filtration system may comprise one or more filter cartridges 135 with end caps (136, Fig. 2), wherein both end caps can have an inlet 138 for receiving water to be purified.
Patent GB-2572895-A (GB)
Title: Process and system for reorienting fibers in a foam forming process
Inventor: MARVIN E SWAILS
IPC: D21H27/00
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A process for foam forming tissue or paper webs is disclosed. A foamed suspension of fibers is deposited onto a forming fabric and contacted with a gas flow prior to drying the web. For instance, the web can contact the gas flow prior to dewatering the web. The gas flow can have a volumetric flow rate and/or a velocity sufficient to rearrange the fibers within the web. In one embodiment, for instance, the gas flow can increase the caliper of the web, the stretch properties of the web, and/or the absorbency characteristics of the web. In one embodiment, the gas flow can be pulsed for producing a web with a distinctive pattern.